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How to Zero a Rifle

Here’s a straightforward, step-by-step beginner’s guide to zeroing a rifle.

Cool the Barrel?

If you inspect your target between groups, your barrel should cool sufficiently.

A Nation of Plinkers

A lot of fun and inherently American, plinking can improve accuracy and is a perfect summer activity for shooters of all ages.

Which Rifle Zero is Best for You?

Contributor Bryce Towsley takes a look at the pros and cons of several zero options to help you decide which is best for your hunting style.

Hardware: Bushnell Forge 4.5X-27X-50mm

From the entry-level Prime to the mid-priced Nitro to the top-shelf Forge, each new line delivers revamped features, benefits and performance for which Bushnell is famous.

Hardware: Swarovski dS 5X-25X-52mm P

Marrying state-of-the-art technology with Swarovski’s top-quality lenses, coatings and manufacturing, the dS 5x-25x-52mm P has an integrated ballistic calculator and laser rangefinder that delivers precise shooting solutions from a single optical device.

The 26-Yard Hunting Zero

Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. There is no best sight-in range for everyone, because the range at which hunters expect to shoot their quarry differs considerably. There is one technique, however, that should allow you to hold your crosshairs on the vitals of deer-sized game and keep the bullet inside the vital zone out to 280 yards—and Jeff Johnston's ready to share it with you.

How to Zero Your Rifle for Your Hunting Scenario

Hunters have several options for zeroing their hunting rigs. Choose the best one for your hunting scenario.

Review: Burris Veracity PH 4-20x50

The Veracity PH is a well thought out, innovative riflescope that will perform well and add a fun and convenient factor when dialing your elevation adjustment to shoot at varying distances.

4 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Rifle During the Offseason

If you strive to have the best rig possible come opening day, now is the time to give your rifle a good tune-up.

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